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Baltimore County Parks
Soldier’s Delight N.E.A.
c/o Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MDd. 21043
410-461-5005 This natural environment area contains the only undisturbed serpentine barren in the state and affords visitors the opportunity to observe unique natural features in an unspoiled setting.
Size: 1,815 acres
Directions: In Baltimore County, 7 miles west of I-695 off Md. Route 26.
Features include:
- Visitors center
- Picnicking
- Hiking trails
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-461-5005 The park sprawls along the Patapsco River, and offers woods and streams for all kinds of recreation. Campsites are available.
Size: 12,699 acres
Directions: In Baltimore, Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel Counties. Patapsco has five separate recreation areas: The Glen Artney Area is reached via South Street from Route 1 in Relay; the Hilton Area is reached from Rolling Road, south of Frederick Road in Catonsville; the Hollofield Area is adjacent to Route 40 in near Ellicott City; the Pickall Area is reached by taking North Rolling Road to Fairbrooke Road to Johnnycake Road; and the entrance to the McKeldin Area is off Marriottsville Road.
Features include:
- Flatwater and whitewater canoeing
- Campsites
- Electric hookups
- Dumping station
- Pet Loop
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Hunting
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Bicycling trails
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross-country skiing
North Point State Park
P.O. Box 176
Fort Howard, Md. 21052
410-477-0757 This Chesapeake Bay waterfront day use park, is rich in history and natural resources. The Defenders' Trail, used during the War of 1812, goes through the park; and the park is the site of the old Bay Shore Amusement Park. A portion of the park has been designated as a state Wildlands area.
Size: 1,310 acres
Directions: In Baltimore County off Old North Point Road in Edgemere.
Features include:
- Flatwater canoeing
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Visitors Center
- Picnicking
- Bicycling trails
- Hiking trails
- Cross-country skiing
Hart-Miller Island State Park
c/o Gunpowder Falls State Park
10815 Harford Rd., P.O. Box 5032
Glen Arm, Md. 21057
410-592-2897 Hart-Miller Island State Park is located on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River and is accessible only by boat. The western shore of the island offers safe mooring, wading and access to a 3,000-foot sandy beach.
Size: 244 acres
Directions: In Baltimore County waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Features include:
- Campsites
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Hiking trails
- Swimming
Gunpowder Falls
State Park
10815 Harford Rd., P.O. Box 5032
Glen Arm, MD 21057
410-592-2897 Gunpowder Falls features numerous scenic areas in the Gunpowder River Valley. There are more than 100 miles of trails including the Northern Central Railroad Trails and four excellent trout streams, as well as a tidal fishing area. Park areas include the Hereford Area, along York Road in Parkton; the Northern Central Trail which extends from Ashland to Maryland Line; the Sweet Air Area which is reached via Route 152 and Green Road; and the Hammerman Area which is located in Chase near Eastern Avenue. The Hammerman Area offers swimming in the Chesapeake bay and the Dundee Creek Marina offers boat rentals, slip rentals and boat launching facilities.
Size: 13,020 acres
Directions: In Harford and Baltimore counties, along the Gunpowder River Valley.
Features include:
- Boat launch
- Flatwater and whitewater canoeing
- Boat rentals
- Food/drinks
- Fishing
- Historical interest
- Hunting
- Campfire programs
- Picnicking
- Shelter
- Swimming
- Bicycle trails
- Hiking trails
- Horseback trails
- Cross-country skiing
This information is provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. For specific information regarding fees, pets, camping, cabins, special events or programs, such as Junior Rangers, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Discovery Camps, the Drug-free Trail or the Maryland Conservation Corps, contact the individual parks or the Department of Natural Resources' State Forest and Park Service headquarters in Annapolis at (410) 974-3771. For camping availability, call (410) 461-0052. In the event of an emergency, call (410) 461-0050. To report suspicious activities, call Park Watch at 1-800-825-PARK.
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